- by the NFL DFS team
The main Sunday DFS slate will be missing some key names in Week 6. The Seahawks, Saints, Raiders and Chargers are all on a bye while the Chiefs, Bills, Cardinals and Cowboys will all play Monday. While you might not be able to deploy some of your usual safety nets, there are still plenty of great options available. Let’s discuss a couple of players to consider at each position as you build your entries.
Roethlisberger put forth an efficient performance against the Eagles last week, completing 27 of 34 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. What’s even more impressive is that he did that with Diontae Johnson (back) missing most of the game. Chase Claypool stepped up in his absence and the Steelers could get Johnson back in Week 6 with his injury not believed to be serious. Roethlisberger has 10 touchdowns through four games and will look to keep things rolling against a Browns’ defense that is tied for the third-most touchdown passes allowed (12) in the league.
Arguably the most shocking game in Week 5 was the Dolphins steamrolling the 49ers. Fitzpatrick had their offense firing on all cylinders, throwing for 350 yards and three touchdowns. He’s had two games in which he’s failed to record a touchdown pass this season, but he’s also thrown for at least two scores three times. Don’t be surprised if he provides another one of his more productive stat lines here against a Jets team that has allowed an average of 32.2 points per game.
The Titans finally made their return to the field in Week 5 after dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 on the team. Henry wasn’t exactly efficient in their matchup with the Bills, rushing 19 times for 57 yards. However, he did score two touchdowns, giving him four through four games. He’s averaged 25.3 carries per game this season and should continue to be extremely busy moving forward. That could set him up for a big afternoon against the Texans, who have allowed the second-most rushing yards per game in the league.
The only team allowing more rushing yards per game than the Texans are the Lions. That immediately makes Robinson someone to consider. He’s become the featured back for the Jaguars and has been involved in both facets of the offense, leaving him to record at least 70 total yards in all five games. The Jaguars haven’t had much difficulty moving the ball, in general, which has also helped Robinson rack up three touchdowns.
This has the potential to be a high-scoring game with both the Lions and the Jaguars allowing at least 29.4 points per game. That type of game script could certainly benefit Golladay, who has recorded a touchdown pass in both games that he has played in this season. He’s averaged at least 7.3 targets a game in back-to-back seasons and is on pace to duplicate that this season after having recorded seven and eight targets, respectively, across his two games.
The Falcons have mercifully moved on from Dan Quinn as their head coach. While his departure might temporarily inject some life into the locker room, a new coach likely won’t make up for their deficiencies on defense. They have been especially torched through the air, allowing the second-most passing yards per game. On top of that, they are tied for the most passing touchdowns allowed (15). Jefferson’s salary isn’t overly expensive on either site, making him an extremely appealing option.
Sticking in this game between the Lions and Jaguars, Golladay isn’t the only Lions’ pass-catcher to have on your radar. Hockenson started off the season on a high note, posting at least four receptions and 53 yards in each of the first three games. Although he only caught two passes for nine yards in Week 4 against the Saints, he did somewhat salvage his afternoon with a touchdown. He ranks second on the team in targets, so in a week with Travis Kelce and Darren Waller unavailable for the main slate, Hockenson is at least worth considering.
The Titans were short on receiving options Tuesday with Corey Davis and Adam Humphries both on the reserve/COVID-19 list. That left Smith to catch five of seven targets for 40 yards and two touchdowns. He’s received at least seven targets in three of four games and has five total touchdowns, proving that he’s become one of the key members of their offense. Even though it appears at least Humphries could return Sunday, Smith should once again have a high floor.